ROLEX Explorer

This is Rolex Explorer, a sporty model that is most popular in Japan's used watch market.

The model shown here is circa late 1960s.

Note that on its dial also marked Tiffany & Co.

Watches like this one that's signed with two brands are very rare.

It is believed that the particular model was ordered by Tiffany and only sold in selected Tiffany & Co. jewery shops.

This piece comes from Japan used market.

MIDO Vintage Watch

This is a vintage Mido watch (Swiss made) circa 1960s.

The watch casing was 18k gold-capped with a specially add-on 12k gold bracelet (signed LENOX) made in the USA.

It contains an automatic movement.

I Bought this watch in Macau from an 70+ year old man who ran an old shabby watch repair stall in the ally. He took out this piece from his drawer to show it to me and told me that this was his collection for many years. Apparently he could tell that I was a collector looking for something special, therefore he was willing to part with this last piece of his collection. He said that he had intended to close his stall as his eyesight was getting from bad to worse, he could not carry out watch repair work anymore.

He had manned the stall for many years in that small ally, rain or shine.

Not long after I bought this watch the old man closed his stall. I never saw him again... I wished him a decent retirement and may God bless him.

This is a beautiful watch on any one's wrist. Simply a nostalgia gold classic piece.

FORTIS Pilot Watch Limited Edition

Some of my friends asked whether I only collect vintage watches.

This is my answer to them - The Fortis Fighter Pilot Watch (Limited Edition).

Fortis pilot watches have long been part of elite fighter pilots' list of equipment in European air forces. Fortis chronographs are also used by astronauts.

This piece of Fortis was issued a few years ago by Fortis to commemorate the manufacturer's 95 years of watch making history.

The dial is of very special design with two tones (Black & Orange). Minutes and Seconds are marked on the outer ring 'loud & clear' and the Hours are placed within the much smaller inner ring. This is typical design pattern used in the early days of aviation development. Fighter pilots react in seconds and minutes, instead of hours.

This watch was produced based on its original design and meant to be a replica, sealed for 200m water resistant, hand-winding movement and limited to 950 pieces world-wide. It's case back was signed with serial number xxx/950.

Vintage HAMILTON Solid Gold Watch

This is an old vintage Hamilton watch made of 9k solid gold casing.

The watch is operated by mechanical hand winding movement.

After service, the watch keeps time with excellent accuracy.

This watch is dated back circa 1920s.

Authenticity of the Coin

To answer a query, here's the authenticity certificate that was issued by the manufacturer of the watch.

The commemorative coin is a genuine piece minted under authority of Australian government, in 1951 and it was until very much later (another 40 odd years) then the coin was authorised for use as watch dial.

Commemorative Coin Watch

The picture shows an unique commemorative coin watch
The watch was sold in Australia in the late 90s period.

Watch case was plated with 22k gold.

What is most valuable is the commemorative coin that was used for the dial.

The piece of real legal coin (was used as the watch dial) was minted in 1951 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of establishment of Australian Parliament (est. 1901).

The legal tender of the coin is one Florin which is equal to one Australian dollar at that time.

The coin's face was marked with the symbol of Parliament (crossed sword & sceptre), Stars of Australia and a British Crown at 12 o'clock. The word AUSTRALIA was displayed from 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock position. On the dial's left portion marked the year 1901 and on its right, 1951.

The coin was treated with silver coating before it was used for the watch.

I don't think there are many such pieces (coins) to be found.

Beijing Olympic Games Commemorative Macau Banknote

This special Bank of China commemorative banknote was issued in May 2008, in commemoration of Beijing Olympic Games.

These are uncut official banknotes with unique serial numbers, Beijing Olympic logo and description of 29th Olympic Games commemoration. My collection contains four linked uncut banknotes.

One of the picture shows its details.